Finding the Third Proportional to 172,357 and 248,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,357 and 248,241 is: 357,534.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,357 : 248,241 = 248,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,357/248,241 = 248,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,357x = 248,241 × 248,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,357x = 61,623,594,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,623,594,081/172,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,534.62
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